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The Irene Dunn Fred McMurray Show. Starring Irene Dunn as Susan. And Fred McMurray as George. Together in a gay new exciting comedy adventure. Bright Star. Yes, it's the Irene Dunn Fred McMurray Show. Starring Irene Dunn as Susan Armstrong. Owner and editor of the Hillsdale Morning Star. And Fred McMurray as George Harvey. The paper's ace reporter. And in the office of the paper today. Irene and Fred, Susan and George. Are listening to the troubles of Sammy. Copy boy of the…

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In the episode titled George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit from Bright Star, George Harvey finds himself in a precarious situation when his old classmate Betty Lou arrives in town. She mistakenly believes that George is the editor of the Hillsdale Morning Star, when in fact, he is just a reporter. This misunderstanding sets the stage for a series of comedic events that unfold in the newspaper office.

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Bright Star, Episode 51

George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32

Bright Star, Episode 51

George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32

Summary

Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.

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